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London: Strahan, Rivinton, Davis, et al., 1784. Fifth edition. Hardcover. Very good+/No dust jacket. London: Strahan, Rivinton, Davis, et al., 1784. 2 vols. Fifth edition. Unpaginated. Hardcover. Thick, large folio. Rebound in period, full calf, with contrasting red morocco title labels. A beautiful set, and the last edition printed during the authorÕs lifetime. Very good+/No dust jacket. (Multiple volumes - extra shipping charges apply) (Insurance required to ship this item).

Samuel Johnson's 'A Dictionary of the English Language' is among the most influential dictionaries in the history of the English language. First published on 15 April 1755, the dictionary offered comprehensive definitions and illustrative examples of usage.